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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.57, 358.21 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.57, 358.21 and 147.64 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.57 : 358.21 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.57/358.21 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.57x = 358.21 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.57x = 52,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,886.12/238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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